w203

Hi all, I've just bought into the Mercedes community with a fifteen year old W203 C180. It has around 130,000 miles on the clock and has been owned by myself for around a week. I bought this car to try and expand my mechanical experience beyond my current competency of simple things like...

Hi everyone, this is my first post and I would like to start with the question. I am looking to replace a shifter knob on my 2005 C320 W203 and was wondering if the knobs are universal and come in standard size. I found a MOMO knob...

Hello, please I looking for any guys who got star diagnostic and could be check my car . Close renfrew, paisley, glasgow. I got problem with my trunk light noworking. And lost power. I think when is bad thermostat because my temperature is low long time after I start engine. Maybe is wrong...

Hi, As per the title, I'm on the look out for a boot lid for my C32, which is rusting around the number plate surround. If anyone out there has a decent one they want to get shot of, please let me know :) Garry

Just a quickie really.. When you replace the Turbo Seals (Big Red One & Smaller Red) do you coat them with anything, like a smear of silicone grease to stop them brittling?? Or do you just pop them in and hey presto! Just Curious as I'm doing mine shortly...

Hi guys... long time no hear... I've been away for quite some time, wich means that I have been out of troubles, but today my Merc laid down some troubles for me to solve... after a lovely brunch at the seaside, I sat down on my car and turned on the key... the car started with no fuss but...

My EGR valve is sticking again, put me into limp mode the other day, the damn thing. So I thought I cant be ****d to clean it again get the thing deleted. I happen to know a good Tech who has already done my Fiat Ducato based motohome to great success. So, methinks Fk it, might as well go the...

Sorry about wrong place but can't start threads in technical for some reason. My question is are the lower arms for sport pack suspension different to standard ? I put a new arm ( non genuine but expensive pattern) on this evening and the steering wheel is so far off centre looking left the ESP...

I've labelled the above specific to mine but as far as I know this issue affects other models in the range too.. My vehicle went in for service the other week and I was advised that the Brakes were low and that the front discs in particular were bad. So I went to order a set from the dealers...

My 2005 c class has developed a loud clicking nose behind the dash board every time it's started up. It lasts for about 10/30 seconds and then disappears. Can anyone shed any light on this for me please? The car drives perfect with no issues as normal. Any help is really appreciated

Hi guys I bought a reversing camera from fleebay, installed it and connected the power to the reverse light, got a fakra to phono leed and plugged it into the green port of the comand but the camera will not show either when I select reverse or when I press the video button on the comand...

A bit of background.... I took my car in for an MOT a few weeks backs (w203 - 2004 plate), knowing that the wiper switches on the stalk had broken and that it would need a replacement stalk, the workshop suggested given that it's done 160k to test it to fail and fix what fails, miraculously the...

Morning all, tried starting the old gal during the cold snap on Wednesday night, she would turn over but not start. Tried about 10 times until I could hear the starter motor labour with less battery power. Called out RAC home start and while the chap was checking battery (suspecting glow plugs...

:doh: Hi there, Just got my first MB a month ago. W203 C220 CDI Coupe, 2007 Came back to the car today from work, clicked the fob key, it lit up but no car response on unlock or lock, had to use the key, the siren went off, inserted key inside and the car started. Got home, tried the other...

Hi all, I wonder if there is a problem with the internal computer or wiring! I have recently purchased a 2001 model C Class estate w203 chassis, It is an import to Malaysia where I live from the UK. I might also mention this is my first Mercedes. The car runs like a dream (so far) however I...

Hello, how easy is it to remove the front offside fog light to replace the bulb? I think I will need to replace the lens in due course due to being cracked but for now I need a replacement bulb. Any help would be greatly appreciated. :thumb:

Hey all, So I've just been moving my Pioneer double DIN unit to my w203 and my delightful daughter has managed to lose the screws that are used to secure the fascia to the dash - With the Audio 10 there are only two screws anyway and the new unit needs four. Does anyone know the sizing for...

2003 W203 Saloon: During the last few periods of heavy rainfall I have found water collecting in the boot. The water collects in the left hand side cubby hole / storage area behind the rear SAM and causes the right hand rear indicator to malfunction until dried out. The boot lid seal seems...

Hi Guys, Bought all four arms from Eurocarparts for my w203, spent the extra to get Lemforder, 200 miles later, the front bushes are knocking (front silver alloy arms) Luckily I kept the packaging, Lemforder are now made in Turkey?? I thought they were made in Germany, apparently not. :(...

Folks On my C55 I have noticed today that when I switch on my front fogs, the rears are also coming on. Any clues what could be the fault here? I do have a broken front fog light glass with some trapped water in the bowl but the light is still working. I am about to change the light and...